What Is A Prayer Poem by ROOP REKHA BHASKAR

What Is A Prayer

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I am not conversant with the Bhagavad Gita,
Nor the Holy Koran.
I am not familiar with the Bible,
Nor understand the Buddhist Chants.

I respect the people who know and read them;
Make no fun of people who pray to a tree, stone or motif.
I love the people who care for others.
And learn from them.
I try not to hurt people
And value their thoughts, words, actions.

I have still a lot to learn and a lot to give,
And a long way to go.
I have ‘Belief’ in my heart and ‘Faith’ in my prayer.
I know that God resides in me;
And so, have to be fair in all I do.
Now-
If you ask me what is religion?
Who and where is God?
Then I wonder. Who is laughable?
You? Or Me?

Monday, June 8, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: prayer
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Valsa George 16 June 2015

This is the right spirit of a believer. The knowledge that there is a super power beyond all of us and that we should be loyal and subservient to it is the greatest knowledge! All hulla bulla in the name of religion is meaningless!

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Maria Gonzalez 31 August 2015

Well said Valsa.

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Ramesh Rai 09 June 2015

Beautiful write. Prayer has mighty power. It does not recognise race or religion. Invite you to read my poem I SEARCHED YOU and drop your valuable comments. Regards.

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thank you for taking time to read my poems

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Dr Antony Theodore 20 October 2015

I have ‘Belief’ in my heart and ‘Faith’ in my prayer. I know that God resides in me; And so, have to be fair in all I do. Now- If you ask me what is religion? Who and where is God? how true your last lines- the real God is over and beyond all religions. it is the truth. we can never monopolize a God. thank you very much tony

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Kumarmani Mahakul 11 October 2015

I respect the people who know and read them; Make no fun of people who pray to a tree, stone or motif. I love the people who care for others. And learn from them. I try not to hurt people And value their thoughts, words, actions.........it is the real prayer. A poem on prayer, dear Roop Rekha madam, you have so nicely and wisely presented. Each and every lines are stunning.I like this poem very much.....10

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Maria Gonzalez 31 August 2015

I believe I have just made a space in my heart for you. I have exposed the truth of yourself in this poem and it is very endearing. A very beautiful poem Roop.

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Roop Rekha Bhaskar 01 September 2015

i am glad you connected with this poem. and thank you so much for the beautiful comment Tanya

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Rachel Butler 20 August 2015

These are my sentiments exactly! Your mastering of words to fills my mind with imagery.

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Abdulrazak Aralimatti 12 August 2015

You are a fine person as you respect all and make fun of none, a character of a true poet.

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